For me, it wasn't a loss of creativity. It was a loss of self-expression. This manifested itself when I went to pick out my wedding dress and realized I had absolutely ZERO idea what I liked or even wanted. I knew I didn't want a dress that looked like it had just walked out of the temple, but seeing myself in all of these different dresses absolutely broke me in a way that I did not expect to be broken. In the end, I followed my sister's advice and picked a dress based on that (Ironically, it was at a small bridal shop run by little old Mormon ladies who were REALLY helpful and suportive). I don't regret the choice of dress, but I later realized that this sort of lack of idenitity had permiated a lot of things in my life, not just clothing. Reclaiming that has been really hard, and while there is a creative aspect involved, I would say that the main thing is just discovering the deeper parts of my identity that were never really explored, which does include art and creativity.
I started out singing in a pentacostal church, realized i could sing and ended up getting into punk and goth music. Now i record and compose all my own shit. Its an essential part of who i am. but i used to hate music, although for a diffrent reason. elementry school music class.
I am a Christian, not a Mormon, but emotional ties to music is not a lack of creativity, but it can be a bit of a stall. If I can tell you anything that I think would help it's ask God. Not man, nor woman. Not any religious church leaders, just God and you.
Growing up forced into Christianity robbed me of many things, including my creativity. It is exciting discovering myself more and more the further away I move from it. I think we owe it to ourselves.
Any blanket statement like "religion stole my creativity" must be taken with a grain of salt. The interplay between one's religion and artistic endeavors is a very individualistic experience. Some people might become more creative due to their religion while others feel it restricts their creative expression. There have been many amazing and wonderful works of art and music that were inspired by religious themes throughout history. I thoroughly enjoyed all the beautiful artwork I got to see when I visited Italy recently as well as a concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons I was able to attend in Venice.
@@themiddlepath777 your video was really profound. When you are restricted and punished for using musical skills in settings other than religious ones it becomes a thing you have to set aside and can only reconnect with once you've made peace with the past.
mormons are not Christian. read the bible all your questions can and will be answered there. Did the Mormons ever give you the gospel ? Read the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians chapter 15.. thats the gospel
Damn, gurl. They really be up in here in the comments trying to convert you to something else, lol. Love your content! Hope you keep growing and enjoying aspects of your new life!
Anything forced creates a trauma that then needs to be healed. Being forced to participate in music in a way you had no control over or say in created a trauma. It didnt steal your creativity so much as it caused a trauma around the subject that you have to heal. Traumas often cause a complete rejection of whatever the trauma is based on. In your case its music. Its probably less the music than the expectations of parents thats behind it. Especially if there was consequences for not being successful or working hard enough. It creates emotional trauma.
Fundamentalism in ANY FORM is soul-killing. It puts regulations above one's self & WORSE YET above The Lord Almighty🤔☝️ ANY RELIGION. I am a professional songwriter looking forward to the eventual & potential SUCCESS in writing through multi-genre outlets. Once I gave up vain pursuits and FUTILE religious pursuits; the God-Given creativity expanded🎶☝️ SURE...I still hear that "same old song & dance" about THIS or THAT; but being aware of what creativity was bestowed upon me by God Almighty is FAR superior to being distracted by shallow pursuits has done MORE for what I have composed & how my personal relationship with Yeshuah/Jesus Christ has grown❤️🙏 Just dump that BITTER "blame god" nonsense & you'll be happier😎
Exactly. It seems like she was hurt by fundamentalist religious doctrine, which will take time to heal. It is my hope that she and the many people in her situation will become in touch with the beneficial aspects of spirituality, and abandon their limiting dogmas
I've had an explosion of creativity by letting go of God. I guess everyone's journey is different. You're right, fundamentalism in any form is soul-killing. I'm glad you've found a path that works for you.
Just so that you know, Mormonism is not Christianity. Mormons don't believe in the trinity, they are polytheists and don't believe that Jesus's death was enough to give salvation. The definition of Christianity is "the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ" but Jesus taught of the trinity. Most Christians consider non-nicene denominations to be heretical, which Mormonism is.
They do follow Jesus' teachings, but they have different beliefs about which of his teachings were most important. Also the trinity wasn't even taught by Jesus that was a later theological development
@@georgekrats2573 You did not tell the truth, you only said what you personally believe to be true. You attacked someone else’s personal beliefs and put yours forth as truth, when it in fact isn’t.
I've become Christian later in life and have experienced an explosion in creativity
She sounds brainwashed now tbh Mormons ain’t even Christian for a start
same here
Bach was a very devout Christian.
@@christopherharmon2433 All creatives were during that time period. Funding for the arts was strictly religious at the time.
Yeah, apparently their literacy and ability to study history got stolen as well.
For me, it wasn't a loss of creativity. It was a loss of self-expression. This manifested itself when I went to pick out my wedding dress and realized I had absolutely ZERO idea what I liked or even wanted. I knew I didn't want a dress that looked like it had just walked out of the temple, but seeing myself in all of these different dresses absolutely broke me in a way that I did not expect to be broken. In the end, I followed my sister's advice and picked a dress based on that (Ironically, it was at a small bridal shop run by little old Mormon ladies who were REALLY helpful and suportive). I don't regret the choice of dress, but I later realized that this sort of lack of idenitity had permiated a lot of things in my life, not just clothing. Reclaiming that has been really hard, and while there is a creative aspect involved, I would say that the main thing is just discovering the deeper parts of my identity that were never really explored, which does include art and creativity.
that ranks up there as one of dumbest things i ever heard in my life
I started out singing in a pentacostal church, realized i could sing and ended up getting into punk and goth music. Now i record and compose all my own shit. Its an essential part of who i am. but i used to hate music, although for a diffrent reason. elementry school music class.
I am a Christian, not a Mormon, but emotional ties to music is not a lack of creativity, but it can be a bit of a stall. If I can tell you anything that I think would help it's ask God. Not man, nor woman. Not any religious church leaders, just God and you.
Growing up forced into Christianity robbed me of many things, including my creativity. It is exciting discovering myself more and more the further away I move from it. I think we owe it to ourselves.
I am so sorry to hear that a cult (because Mormonism is a cult) sucked the joy out of music for so long for you.
Any blanket statement like "religion stole my creativity" must be taken with a grain of salt. The interplay between one's religion and artistic endeavors is a very individualistic experience. Some people might become more creative due to their religion while others feel it restricts their creative expression. There have been many amazing and wonderful works of art and music that were inspired by religious themes throughout history. I thoroughly enjoyed all the beautiful artwork I got to see when I visited Italy recently as well as a concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons I was able to attend in Venice.
Thanks for sharing 🙏
You got me all teared up. Religion robs music of it's authenticity.
It really does.
Nonsense.
@@themiddlepath777 your video was really profound. When you are restricted and punished for using musical skills in settings other than religious ones it becomes a thing you have to set aside and can only reconnect with once you've made peace with the past.
Thats not christianity. Theres plenty of fire christian rap and metal btw
Yeah cant relate, must be a mormon thing.
mormons are not Christian. read the bible all your questions can and will be answered there. Did the Mormons ever give you the gospel ? Read the first 8 verses of 1st Corinthians chapter 15.. thats the gospel
Damn, gurl. They really be up in here in the comments trying to convert you to something else, lol. Love your content! Hope you keep growing and enjoying aspects of your new life!
is it possible you never had any creativity to start with? dont blame it the false Mormon God or the real God , which i pray you find.
Anything forced creates a trauma that then needs to be healed. Being forced to participate in music in a way you had no control over or say in created a trauma. It didnt steal your creativity so much as it caused a trauma around the subject that you have to heal. Traumas often cause a complete rejection of whatever the trauma is based on. In your case its music. Its probably less the music than the expectations of parents thats behind it. Especially if there was consequences for not being successful or working hard enough. It creates emotional trauma.
Fundamentalism in ANY FORM is soul-killing.
It puts regulations above one's self & WORSE YET above The Lord Almighty🤔☝️
ANY
RELIGION.
I am a professional songwriter looking forward to the eventual & potential SUCCESS in writing through multi-genre outlets.
Once I gave up vain pursuits and FUTILE religious pursuits; the God-Given creativity expanded🎶☝️
SURE...I still hear that "same old song & dance" about THIS or THAT; but being aware of what creativity was bestowed upon me by God Almighty is FAR superior to being distracted by shallow pursuits has done MORE for what I have composed & how my personal relationship with Yeshuah/Jesus Christ has grown❤️🙏
Just dump that BITTER "blame god" nonsense & you'll be happier😎
Exactly. It seems like she was hurt by fundamentalist religious doctrine, which will take time to heal. It is my hope that she and the many people in her situation will become in touch with the beneficial aspects of spirituality, and abandon their limiting dogmas
I've had an explosion of creativity by letting go of God. I guess everyone's journey is different. You're right, fundamentalism in any form is soul-killing. I'm glad you've found a path that works for you.
Just so that you know, Mormonism is not Christianity. Mormons don't believe in the trinity, they are polytheists and don't believe that Jesus's death was enough to give salvation. The definition of Christianity is "the religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ" but Jesus taught of the trinity. Most Christians consider non-nicene denominations to be heretical, which Mormonism is.
Same energy as Protestants saying that Catholics aren't Christian.
They do follow Jesus' teachings, but they have different beliefs about which of his teachings were most important. Also the trinity wasn't even taught by Jesus that was a later theological development
@@yaboihere494It does say don't add or take away from that book in revelation.
You were in a cult and there are many.
That's not real Christianity.
Sorry you were forced through that.
You should join Hinduism it has all kinds of freedom than other religion in hindusim music is part of our prayer
there's a 1 way ticket to Hell. horrible advise
@@georgekrats2573You are extremely judgmental and totally incorrect.
@@Second_Son1990 lol judgemental .. i only told you the truth. someones got to do it
@@georgekrats2573 An admittance if there ever was one.
@@georgekrats2573 You did not tell the truth, you only said what you personally believe to be true. You attacked someone else’s personal beliefs and put yours forth as truth, when it in fact isn’t.